PAPER LAMP
Here is an image of a paper lamp which I came across when looking for inspiration when generating my own ideas. I was not able to get a designers name as this picture was taken in a street market and uploaded online. What i found really effective about this lamp is the way the pieces are slotted together at the centers in a circular way. I think this looks really beautiful and works well as a lamp. By looking at the picture i'm assuming they are separate pieces and slotted together sort of like a puzzle. I could use this particular method for my own designs, and cut separate pieces out on the laser machine.
BRAVAIS ARMCHAIR - LIAM HOPKINS
The Bravais armchair was inspired by the structural forms found in nature including the wasp nest and the crystalline bone structure of the microscopic sea organisms known as radiolaria. Computer aided design was used to create the chairs form. Individual pieces were taken from an on screen model to create flat pattern layouts, and then printed to make the templates. They were then transferred onto cardboard and the construction was then completed by hand.
PUPA SCULPTURE- LIAM HOPKINS
This is another example of Liam Hopkins using recycled cardboard CAD techniques to design a cave like sculpture.
Constructed in triangular sections Pupa utilizes the structural and acoustic properties of cardboard.
Constructed in triangular sections Pupa utilizes the structural and acoustic properties of cardboard.
FOLDS SCULPTURE - DAVID MESGUICH AND VALENTIN VAN MEULEN
The folds sculpture is made of polypropylene and was first
assembled for the maison des arts
de malakoff arts centre in 2009
and then again in 2010 for the art paris
at the grands palace. The angular construction of it gives it the look of a 3D computer model come to life.
The design process of the folds sculpture is somewhat similar to liam hopkins techniques of using CAD to create a 3D virtual models, ( See image on the right) templates are then printed out and used to cut out the pieces on polypropylene. Aluminium is used as the structure and finally the pieces are fitted together similar a 3D puzze. The benefits of using CAD techniques for these sculptures is that they speed up the process and you can view your sculpture in 3D before you decide to make it. What inspires me about the folds design is that all the pieces used are flat, but still the 3D model looks like a face. I could use this concept but change the actual outcome for example I could make a car instead of faces.
KADAR ABDULLAR BOOK - SOUVEREIN
As a part of dutch book week a series of written portraits were created by CAD/CAM machinery. Realistic 3D portraits of Anne frank, Vincent Van Gogh, Louis Van Gaal and Kader Abdullah (image on
the right) were all created from books, which were there autobiographies. What inspires me about this is that it has been made using an existing product. I could try using the CNC router and experimenting with different materials or existing products, also following Health and safety regulations to ensure everything goes to plan.
The design process of the folds sculpture is somewhat similar to liam hopkins techniques of using CAD to create a 3D virtual models, ( See image on the right) templates are then printed out and used to cut out the pieces on polypropylene. Aluminium is used as the structure and finally the pieces are fitted together similar a 3D puzze. The benefits of using CAD techniques for these sculptures is that they speed up the process and you can view your sculpture in 3D before you decide to make it. What inspires me about the folds design is that all the pieces used are flat, but still the 3D model looks like a face. I could use this concept but change the actual outcome for example I could make a car instead of faces.
KADAR ABDULLAR BOOK - SOUVEREIN
As a part of dutch book week a series of written portraits were created by CAD/CAM machinery. Realistic 3D portraits of Anne frank, Vincent Van Gogh, Louis Van Gaal and Kader Abdullah (image on the right) were all created from books, which were there autobiographies. What inspires me about this is that it has been made using an existing product. I could try using the CNC router and experimenting with different materials or existing products, also following Health and safety regulations to ensure everything goes to plan.
TREE OF CODES - JOHNATHON SAFRAN
Jonathan's idea of the tree of codes originally started when he decided to experiment with the die-cut technique. Then he went on to explore the pages physical relationship to one another and how it can be developed to work with meaningful narrative. This then led him to deciding to use an existing piece of text ( his favorite book the street of crocodiles by Bruno Schulz). This is both a sculpture to be admired and an object to read. I think this is a very clever idea, a story been taken out of an original, its sort of like a book within a book. I also think the name of the book is spot on. If a was to do my a design based on this concept i would have change alot as i would not want to infringe the design and copyright act.
DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE
BUILDING OR DA VIN CI TOWER - DAVID FISHER
David fisher plans the construction of the worlds first rotating tower to start in Dubai in 2013. The dynamic tower also known as the Da Vinci building will consist of 80 floors and each one will rotate interdependently. This will result in the tower changing its shape, and will all be powered by wind turbines and solar panels. I find this concept and building fascinating. When i first looked at this image i was inspired by the shape and form of building. When i found it would rotate this is what really impressed me, the idea of building in motion. It gave me and the idea to make a sculpture with a build up of layers and it would rotate each time ( cut each layer using the laser) to give a 3D outcome.
Jonathan's idea of the tree of codes originally started when he decided to experiment with the die-cut technique. Then he went on to explore the pages physical relationship to one another and how it can be developed to work with meaningful narrative. This then led him to deciding to use an existing piece of text ( his favorite book the street of crocodiles by Bruno Schulz). This is both a sculpture to be admired and an object to read. I think this is a very clever idea, a story been taken out of an original, its sort of like a book within a book. I also think the name of the book is spot on. If a was to do my a design based on this concept i would have change alot as i would not want to infringe the design and copyright act.
DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE
BUILDING OR DA VIN CI TOWER - DAVID FISHER
David fisher plans the construction of the worlds first rotating tower to start in Dubai in 2013. The dynamic tower also known as the Da Vinci building will consist of 80 floors and each one will rotate interdependently. This will result in the tower changing its shape, and will all be powered by wind turbines and solar panels. I find this concept and building fascinating. When i first looked at this image i was inspired by the shape and form of building. When i found it would rotate this is what really impressed me, the idea of building in motion. It gave me and the idea to make a sculpture with a build up of layers and it would rotate each time ( cut each layer using the laser) to give a 3D outcome.
One full rotation would take around 90 minutes.
According to some reports fisher is planning to have it built in London which means legislation's will differ to Dubai, such as the Construction, design and management act.
